Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association

PBTA Lifetime Achievement Award

The PBTA Lifetime Achievement Award is given biannually in recognition of an individual’s profound, sustained, and influential contributions to the field of cognitive and behavioral therapy. Award winners are invited to give a presentation on their work before the PBTA membership and interested members of the local professional community. PBTA is proud to recognize the contributions of individuals in the greater Philadelphia area to our discipline. See below for a list of previous award winners, and consider joining PBTA for updates on future honorees.

PBTA Lifetime Acheivement Award Winners

2016 - Richard G Heimberg, PhD

2014 - Michael J Kozak, PhD

2012 - Edna Foa, PhD

2010 - Martin Seligman, PhD

2008 - Aaron T Beck, MD

PBTA was honored to recognize Dr. Richard Heimberg from Temple University as its 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The award is given to individuals in the Philadelphia area who have made significant contributions to cognitive and behavioral psychology. Dr. Heimberg received his award in a ceremony at Arcadia University's Grey Towers Castle, where he presented some of his newest research on emotion regulation and social anxiety.